Cause Your Angels To Sing...August Wilson

“Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to sing.”
 
--August Wilson

Pursue Knowledge...Natasha Trethewey

“A man's [woman's] pursuit of knowledge is greater than his shortcomings, the limits of his vision.” 

--Natasha Trethewey, United States Poet Laureate (2012 --  ), Author of Thrall

For more information on Ms.Tretheway, go to:
http://www.blueflowerarts.com/natasha-trethewey

Are You Listening?...Bryant H. McGill

One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.

--Bryant H. McGill, http://bryantmcgill.com/

True Friendship Involves Action...

"... genuine friendship involves a shared sense of caring and concern, a desire to see one another grow and develop, and a hope for each other to succeed in all aspects of life. True friendship involves action: doing something for someone else while expecting nothing in return; sharing thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment or negative criticism."  --Unknown

Source:  http://www.allaboutgod.com/true-friendship.htm

Tell The Truth...Mark Twain

“If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.” 

― Mark Twain

Faith Is...Khalil Gibran

Faith is a knowledge within the heart, beyond the reach of proof. --Khalil Gibran 

The Darkest Moment of Injustice...Gary Haugen

"When we are in, sometimes, the darkest moment of injustice, what's really happening is that that injustice is beginning  to crumble and that tipping point is being reached in which the light is going to break-in and sweep the injustice away." --Gary Haugen, President and CEO, International  Justice Mission

Source:  International Justice Mission's Documentary DVD, 2010
Photo credit: http://www.rosscostiganphotography.ie/

Purpose of Integrity...Debbie Ford

Integrity leaves us a trail to follow when we've lost touch with our higher self. 

--Debbie Ford, Author and Speaker, http://www.debbieford.com